Third Annual Occidental World Music and Dance Festival

Start: Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00AM
End: Saturday, June 7, 2025 9:30PM

Explore and enjoy music and dance from around the world at our Third Annual event! Enjoy selecting from more than 40 performances, workshops, jam sessions and demonstrations. A musical instrument lending library allows you to try acoustic instruments from around the globe. This year, we've added a performance track to the program, so you can enjoy performances throughout the event. We've also expanded our kids' focused activities - and kids under 12 get in free! Scroll down to see what's in store at this year's festival.

This event is unique in Sonoma County and is open to everyone - musicians and audience alike. Make new friends, learn something new, improve your skills, explore new sounds, rhythms and movements, be inspired and uplifted. A world of music and dance awaits you at this fun event! Come sing, dance, play and celebrate global harmony with us at West Sonoma County's Arts and Entertainment Hub.

Join us an be part of the magic at this event where you can try new things, watch performances, participate in or observe workshops, jam with new friends, and be immersed in the global spirit of music.

Complimentary instrument check for musicians and free parking. A variety of international food will be available for purchase. Some performances will be in our amphitheater - bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair.

Early registration and OCA member discounts.
Scholarships available for those with financial limitations. Click here to apply for a scholarship.

Adult tickets are $75 through April 1, $85 through May 31 and $95 at the gate

Half-price for teens 13-17, discounts for OCA members

Children 12 and under FREE (must have accompanying adult)

See the full event program and schedule on our website, occidentalcenterforthearts.org

This year's program includes:

Native American Flute and Meditation Workshop - Al Striplen

Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop - Michael Greenberg

Cuban and Latin Rhythms Workshop - Carlitos Medrano

Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs Workshop - Michael and Leslie Hubbert

Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid

Brazilian Drum Jam - Kim Atkinson

Bluegrass Performance - Taylor Mountain Bluegrass Band

Old Timey Jam - Michael Greenberg

Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid

Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin

Early California Game and Folk Dance for Kids - Deb Fischbach

Musical Rhythms for Kids (of all ages) - Greg Johnson

Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs - Michael and Leslie Hubbert

Ukrainian Folk Songs Performance - Eleanora and Angelina Bezhenar

Balkan Dance Workshop - Sue Williard

Balkan Singing Workshop - Darina Drapkin

Balkan Drum Circle - Sean Tergis

Turkish Qanun Demo - Ken Genetti

Sitar and Tabla Performance - Will Marsh and Tim Witter

Japanese Obon Dance Workshop - Craig Kurumada

Arabic Rhythms Workshop - Faisal Zedan

West African Dance Workshop - Tyehimba Kokayi

Kurdish Music Performance - Raman Osman

Belly Dance Workshop - Janessa Lynna

West African Drumming Workshop - Kim Atkinson

Mochi and More: Kids Songs from Japan with Hand Rhythms - Darina Drapkin

Flamenco Dance Performance - Joelle Goncalves and Mark Taylor

Easy Irish Tunes - Mark Sellin

Irish Jam - Will Wheeler

Iberian Songs and Rhythms - Katiana Vila

Expand Your Irish Song Repertoire - Shay Black

French Jam - Jason Adajian

Irish Tunes for Fiddle and Other Instruments - Michael Hubbert

Alpenhorn Demo - Bobby Edwards

Song Circle - Celia Ramsay

Django Style Guitar Workshop - Rick Fulkerson

Nordic Music for All Instruments Workshop - Aryeh Frankfurter

Sea Shanties Sing Along - Jim Partridge

Story Songs of the British Isles Performance - Story Wrens

Greek Rebetiko Performance - Greg Jenkins

Unlock Your Voice - Friendly Masterclass - Sophia Zimmermann

Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin

Non-Tangle Cable Coiling Demonstration - Mark Sellin

Luthier's Guitar Setup Demonstration - Chris Hanlin

PLUS

Presenters Concert

Musical Instrument Lending Library

Celtic Harp Station

Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne Concert

Vendor Village

OCA Art Gallery

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3050770-0?pid=3698

Price: General Admission: USD 85.00